2021 HONDA HR-V radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 68Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 81Safety Labels P. 82
Tailgate P. 160 Security System P. 163
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 169 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 191
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 205 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 216
Audio Error Messages P. 327General Information on the Audio System P. 333
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 374, 397
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 434 When Driving P. 436 Honda Sensing®* P. 464
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 515 Refueling P. 517 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 520
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 533 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 545
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 559 Battery P. 570 Remote Transmitter Care P. 572
Cleaning P. 575 Accessories and Modifications P. 580
Engine Does Not Start P. 595 If the Battery Is Dead P. 598 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 600
Emergency Towing P. 613 If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 614
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 628 Customer Service Information P. 629
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 427
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 631
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P231)
Audio Remote Controls
(P235)
●(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
●SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio.
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®
*/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth® Audio/
Pandora®*/Apps/Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto.
( + / (- / / Buttons
SOURCE Button
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD
*/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio System (P232)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
(P238)
Models with color audio system
MENU/CLOCK Button
LIST/SELECT
Knob
(Day/Night)
Button
(Back) Button
(Sound) Button
VOL /
(Volume/Power)
Knob
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6) (Phone) Button
RADIO
Button
/
(Skip/Seek) Buttons
MEDIA Button Audio/Information Screen
*
Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System .................... 232
USB Port(s) ........................................... 233
Audio System Theft Protection ............. 234
Audio Remote Controls ........................ 235
Audio System Basic Operation ............. 238
Audio/Information Screen .................... 239
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 243
Display Setup ....................................... 244
Playing AM/FM Radio ........................... 245
Playing a CD ........................................ 247
Playing an iPod..................................... 250
Playing a USB Flash Drive...................... 253
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 256
Models with color audio system
Audio System Basic Operation ............ 259
Audio/Information Screen .................... 260
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 275
Display Setup ....................................... 276
Voice Control Operation ...................... 278
Playing AM/FM Radio........................... 282
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*..................... 286
Playing an iPod .................................... 294
Song By Voice
TM (SBV).......................... 297
Playing Pandora ®................................. 301
Playing a USB Flash Drive ..................... 303
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio..................... 306
HondaLink ®......................................... 308
Models with display audio systemWi-Fi Connection.................................. 313
Siri Eyes Free......................................... 315
Apple CarPlay ....................................... 316
Android Auto ....................................... 320
Audio Error Messages ........................... 327
General Information on the Audio System..... 333
Customized Features............................. 349
Customized Features ............................. 356
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*....... 371
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 374
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 397
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio service*. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flas h drives, iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
*1:Models with display audio system
*2:Models with color audio system
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 333
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered tra demark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod
USB
Flash
Drive
USB Port*1Remote Controls USB Port
*1, *2
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone and charging devices.
The USB port (1.5 A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.5A
* of power. It
does not output 1.5A unless the device requests. For
amperage details, read th e operating manual of the
device that needs to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
**
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the au dio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM CD USB iPod 
Bluetooth ®Audio
FM AM Sirius XM®
*USB iPod 
Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora®* Apps/Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
(Volume) Buttons
Press : To increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
Button
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong radio station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong radio station.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ® radio
*
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next channel.
Press and hold : To select the previous channel.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Button
Button
Button
Button
(Menu)
Button*
SOURCE
Button
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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